Discover how a leading South African retail investment group transformed its security infrastructure with consistent, high-performing video surveillance technology from Velasea.
Client
A Leading Property Investment Group
Industry
Retail + Shopping Malls
Workload
A leading property investment group in South Africa, owns and manages some of the country’s largest and most prominent shopping malls, as well as a range of smaller retail properties. To maintain a consistent and high-performing surveillance standard across its portfolio, the client required a scalable and standardized hardware solution capable of supporting Milestone’s powerful XProtect video management software.
The Solution
Velasea's Tailored Approach
Velasea supplied a mix of IRON LINK R212 (12-bay) and R208 (8-bay) Rackmount Servers as part of a nationwide rollout across multiple shopping malls in the client’s portfolio. These enterprise-grade servers were selected for their proven reliability, scalability, and seamless integration with Milestone VMS, ensuring strong performance across sites of varying size and complexity.
The Iron Link 2U servers are designed to support extensive video management needs, providing a stable and efficient platform for the client’s operations. With a focus on long-term reliability and high-capacity storage, these servers are the backbone of the client’s upgraded surveillance system, ensuring that all businesses operate smoothly and safely.
Key Features of the Iron Link R212
- Up to 288TB of Raw Storage
- Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor
- Up to 1TB of RAM
Key Features of the Iron Link R208
- Up to 192TB of Raw Storage
- 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor
- Up to 1TB of RAM
12-Bay, 2U Rackmount Design
Optimized for Surveillance
High-Capacity Storage
Enterprise Performance
Integration with Client VMS
Scalable Infrastructure
Redundancy for Reliability
Long-Term Data Retention
Flexible Storage Options
Robust Security Features
Efficient Power Management
Enhanced Data Protection
Remote Management
Customizable Config
Proven for the Industry
The Impact
Transformative Outcomes
Through the national rollout of Velasea’s advanced systems, the client has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its security infrastructure, elevating the standard for retail surveillance throughout South Africa. By adopting IRON LINK hardware and Milestone VMS, the client achieved a cohesive and efficient surveillance framework that spans from expansive regional super-malls to intimate local centers, ensuring uniformity in security operations. The speed of deployments and the ease of maintenance have streamlined the process, empowering the client to swiftly adapt to evolving demands while the modular server architecture allows seamless scaling. This strategic alignment not only reinforces the client’s commitment to safety and reliability but also positions IRON LINK as the gold standard in the retail security landscape.
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